The Body Shop: Honey & Oat - 3-IN-1 Scrub Mask Review

This Scrub Mask was purchased a few months ago when I was randomly wandering around in the store, trying to find something to pamper myself with. Now, because I love skincare products, I like to take my time reading, smelling and touching each product, lusting after every single detail, and then wanting every single one of them! However, this time I was in a rush, so trying to absorb all the products around me, not knowing specifically what I'm looking for (but knowing that I can't leave without something), I stumble across this little gem. The word 'HONEY' takes me at first sight (I'm obsessed with honey skincare products!), and I reach out for the tester. Oh my! It smells so good, I just CANNOT resist temptation! It looks so...smooth and delicious...I buy it!

Here it is...

Product information: Containing Community Trade honey, oatmeal grains and Kaolin clay, the mask works with a 3-in-1 formula intended to cleanse, polish and moisturise: While honey moisturises and sooths the skin, oatmeal grains work as a subtle exfoliant by eliminating dead skin cells and restoring radiance. The smooth and foam-like consistency is due to the Kaolin clay, which gives it that extra 'yum' factor. *Full ingredients can be found on site*

Cleanse and tone your face beforehand and moisturise afterwards with products from our Skin Care assortment that are suitable for your skin type. You don't need to use too much of the Mask - just enough to cover your skin. After you have applied the Mask.

Cleanse skin and pat dry before applying a generous layer of the mask to the face, avoiding the eye and lip areas. Leave on for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing with warm water (mask will not dry). Use one to two times per week after cleansing.

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12/13 (92%) would recommend this item to a friend

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overall 5 / 5 Performance 5 / 5 Value 5 / 5 Quality 5 / 5 irina Read my reviews Location: catford,london Gender: Female Age: Below 25 recommended 27 February 2010 im buy the mask when was sale.and pay only 3.70.leaving skin smooth and refind.moisturises and helps condition the skin.very good small.the mask as creamy,make the skin soft.recommended for everyone,because the mask hgot only natural ingridients 0 of 1 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report Inappropriate Review) share this review overall 4 / 5 Performance 5 / 5 Value 4 / 5 Quality 4 / 5 SugarS Read my reviews Location: London Smells So Strong! 14 February 2010 I enjoyed using this as the oaty bits exfoliated my skin gently and I left my skin very smooth! The only disadvantage I would say is the smell of oats was soo strong it was off-putting so I don't use it anymore. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report Inappropriate Review) share this review overall 5 / 5 Performance 5 / 5 Value 5 / 5 Quality 5 / 5 SHOPAHOLIC Read my reviews Location: DEVON Gender: Female Age: Below 25 LEAVES YOUR SKIN FEELING GREAT 29 December 2009 This products is great. I put it on, leave for 5-10 minutes and then wash off in the shower and my skin always feels great afterwards. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report Inappropriate Review) share this review overall 5 / 5 Performance 5 / 5 Value 4 / 5 Quality 5 / 5 teapotwoman Read my reviews Location: Egham, Surrey Gender: Female Age: Below 25 08 November 2009 The kaolin clay makes the consistency nice and thick, which is an area in which other face masks of this price range tend to fail. The smell is gorgeous, creamy and indulgent - reminiscent of porridge with its nuances of honey and oat! This product gently cleanses the skin and leaves it feeling soft and fresh. Your skin feels lovely after each use. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report Inappropriate Review) share this review

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The mousse -like texture and consistency is extremely likable, soft, and glides on without irritating the skin. It is recommend to cleanse face and pat dry before application, leave on for 5-10 minutes, and then gently wash/exfoliate skin with warm water. It can be used 1-2 times a week, but you can decide depending on how your skin feels (once a week is usually enough for me). Once applied it does not dry out, but stays soft and creamy. I experience a stinging sensation on first application, but that only lasts a few seconds.

Verdict - After using several times, I can easily say that I'm head over heels for this product! It's just amazing! It really sooths the skin, leaving it extremely soft and moisturised without irritation. I have used many products for exfoliating purposes, but all have been too abrasive for me. I need something soft that will gently cleanse away my dead skin cells without scratching my skin deeply, and this does exactly that. It's a perfect, subtle, 3-in-1 product that cleans and replenishes the skin after use. I really don't have any negative comments about this product - love it!

Price: £7.50 (100ml) NORMAL/DRY SKIN

*The Body Shop take pride in using Community Trade honey sourced from the tropical forests of north west Zambia, and by buying products containing Community Trade honey, you help contribute to the preservation of the forest and the beekeepers' way of life.

Next on my list:

• Seaweed Ionic Clay Mask- helps balance the skin tone and purify complexion.
• Vitamin E SPF15 Moisture Lotion - defence against harmful sun rays
• Vitamin C Daily Moisture SPF15 - help revitalise skin, leaving it smooth and silky
• Vitamin E Face Mist - for setting makeup, instant moisture and protection
• Camomile Gentle Eye Makeup Remover - gentle eye makeup remover that conditions eyelashes.
  

Project: After watching a programme which I was extremely inspired by, I decided it was about time I made my own masks! It looks exactly like the masks pruchased from drugstores, but inexpensive and natural, so you know exactly what your skin is absorbing. Should be fun!

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